Bound by Destiny: The MikhAiah Chronicles

Chapter 1: A Chance Encounter (1)

Maraiah Queen Arceta (Aspiring photographer)

Hi, I'm Aiah I am an aspiring photographer, grounded and focused on capturing the world's beauty through my lenses. I thrive in capturing the simple, fleeting moments of life. While I'm dreaming of making it big, my heart is still tethered to the raw, unfiltered beauty of the everyday. I prefer candid shots over staged ones, believing that the best photos capture true emotion or scenery. I might be a dreamer but I assure you that I'm also practical. I am keeping my feet firmly on the ground despite my ambitions.

"Hmm, it's weird? I got a message from Insta. Wonder who is it?"

"Hi, Maraiah Queen Arceta, I was looking through your feed, and I loved how you portray the simplest things. I would like to meet you when I get there in the Philippines personally. Can you message me back if you're willing to? Thank you. -Mikhaela Janna Lim."

"Huh? Who's this?" Taka kong tanong sa sarili ko. I tried to stalk her account and I was shocked that she got a lot of followers.

"Bakit 'to napadpad sa feed ko? Bakit niya ako minessage? Paano naman din ako napunta sa feed niya?" Mga tanong ko sa sarili kong hindi ko maisagot.

Naglalaro sa isip ko kung sasagutin ko ba siya kasi isa lang naman normal na tao. 'Di rin naman ako famous katulad niya, hindi ba siya nagwoworry na baka hindi maganda shots ko for her? Hay nakoooo helpppp.

I gathered all my strength and tried to message her back. I'm just hoping na masatisfy siya sa contents or shots ko.

"Hi Mikhaela Janna Lim, sure no worries. When are you coming? Just give me a heads-up so we can prepare for the shots that we're gonna take. I do magazine, model, and landscape shots. Just message me when are you coming here in the Philippines. I appreciate that you like how I portray my shots. -Maraiah Queen Arceta."

Parang naubos ang English ko roon ah? I don't know kung paano niya ako nakita pero I think I'm grateful nalang din na nakita niya ako sa feed niya. Hindi naman din siguro biglaan ang dating niya kasi kung oo, aba I don't know what will I do. I need to gather everything pa kaya.

Grabe ang kabog ng dibdib ko. I never imagined that someone will appreciate my shots. Hay nako. Basta andiyan na 'yan bahala na kung anong mangyayari. It is what it is ika-nga nila.

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Mikha's POV

I woke up a little bit early and I was shocked na nagreply na agad siya sa message ko sakaniya.

"Hi Mikhaela Janna Lim, sure no worries. When are you coming? Just give me a heads-up so we can prepare for the shots that we're gonna take. I do magazine, model, and landscape shots. Just message me when are you coming here in the Philippines. I appreciate that you like how I portray my shots. -Maraiah Queen Arceta."

I think I haven't mentioned na nasa flight na ako ngayon papuntang Philippines. Siguro later ko nalang siya rereply-an regarding doon.

(Pinindot ko naman ang buzzer para magtawag ng flight attendant)

Maya-maya pa'y may lumapit na saaking flight attendant, at si Stacey 'yon.

"Hi! Good Morning. How can I help you?" -Stacey

"Hello, Good Morning. Uhm what breakfast do you have there?"

"We have Sausages, Bacon, Egg, Fried Rice, and Coffee." -Stacey

"Alright, can you give me all of them and make it for two people?"

"Sure no worries, I'll be right back." -Stacey